The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported it administered almost 900 safety recalls in 2019, affecting more than 38 million vehicles. Two recent voluntary safety recalls illustrate the kinds of issues truck makers are adjusting to and how the agency is overseeing those efforts.
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Michigan Creates Office to Navigate Emerging Tech in Transportation
Michigan is creating a centralized team to handle future technology issues, with the new Office of Future Mobility and Electrification.
July 13, 2020Tesla Soars on Optimism for āBattery Day,ā India Market, S&P
Tesla Inc.ās relentless surge continued July 13 amid several upcoming events that include the possible unveiling of new battery technology from the electric vehicle maker, entry into a lucrative new market and the potential inclusion of the stock into the prestigious S&P 500 Index.
July 13, 2020Some Chinese Ports Are Jammed Again on Food Testing
Intensive testing of meat, seafood and other products for the coronavirus has tripled customs clearance times at some major Chinese ports, raising concerns the delays could ensnare global trade flows.
July 13, 2020Kansas DOT Awards 24 Projects Through Cost Share Program
Officials in Kansas recently announced 24 projects have been selected as part of the state Department of Transportationās Cost Share Program, a popular initiative designed to provide funding for transportation projects.
July 10, 2020Trump Says Phase 2 China Trade Deal Unlikely at This Point
President Donald Trump said a phase two trade deal with China isnāt under consideration, saying the relationship between Washington and Beijing has deteriorated too much.
July 10, 2020Volkswagen Risks Diesel Claims Across EU After Court Ruling
Volkswagen AG vehicle owners can sue the carmaker over diesel-emission manipulation anywhere in the European Union, the blocās top court said in its first ruling on the scandal.
July 9, 2020Wisconsin Officials Announce $160M in Aid for Local Governments
More than $160 million in transportation aid will be directed to local government agencies in Wisconsin, state officials recently announced.
July 9, 2020FHWA Awards $15.1 Million for Alternative Funding Pilot Projects
The Federal Highway Administration awarded $15.1 million in Surface Transportation System Funding Alternatives grants July 9.
July 9, 2020Driverās Untreated Sleep Apnea Contributed to 2018 Fatal Crash, NTSB Says
A National Transportation Safety Board investigation concluded that lack of a ārobust medical certification evaluation processā on the federal level to identify and treat commercial drivers at high risk for obstructive sleep apnea was one of three safety issues that contributed to a fatal, multivehicle heavy truck-involved crash in 2018.
July 9, 2020